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The Mayor, Pepe Vegara, and Councillor for Infrastructure, Víctor Valverde, highlighted the commitment to quickly processing the project to secure the regional funding and expressed their certainty that the renovated park will become a benchmark for leisure and community well-being in Orihuela.

Orihuela Secures €500,000 for Major Renovation of Ingeniero Juan García Park

Staff Reporter - 04/12/2025

Orihuela’s Occupational Center Reopens Doors 6 Years after being closed by DANA Damage

Staff Reporter - 04/12/2025

A Civil Guard Judicial Police team is continuing to investigate all avenues to determine the exact circumstances that led to the double tragedy.

IRISH DEATH MYSTERY IN ORIHUELA COSTA: Couple Found Dead in Holiday Home Horror

How can anybody apply ‘the use of reason’; how can they tell right from wrong when the true facts are not being reasoned in the first place?

Is ‘the use of reason’ any use in today’s world?

Benejúzar Town Hall hosted the presentation today of the traditional Charity Santa Ride, “No Child Without a Toy”, organized by the Centauros del Alba Motorcycle Association.

Benejúzar’s “Charity Santa Ride ‘No Child Without a Toy’ on December 20th

Teams Alfa Centauri and Gamma Version have returned home after participating in the World Robot Olympiad Finals in Singapore.

Spain’s Young Engineers Take Singapore by Storm!

The Civil Guard has uncovered a clandestine vehicle repair workshop in Torrevieja that was operating without the required administrative authorization and was potentially causing environmental harm near a protected natural area

Illegal Workshop Found Just a Few Meters From the Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park

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UPDATE: Tragedy on the Costa Blanca: 72-Year-Old Irishman Found Dead, Wife...

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Following and update by the Guardia Civil this morning it has now been confirmed that, of the Irish couple reported as being found dead...

A full start sheet of 48 “elves” arrived nice and early for an 11:00 am start (which could have been an issue with the earlier sunset – but wasn’t thankfully ).

San Miguel’s Little Wind-Blown Elves Battle Lo Romero’s Arctic Blast!

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We thought we had had enough wind last week but NO, it came and attacked from every angle today, and what was even worse...

Orihuela Secures €500,000 for Major Renovation of Ingeniero Juan García Park

04/12/2025

Orihuela’s Occupational Center Reopens Doors 6 Years after being closed by...

04/12/2025

IRISH DEATH MYSTERY IN ORIHUELA COSTA: Couple Found Dead in Holiday...

04/12/2025

Orihuela City Council has launched a €18,142 tender to draft a Low Emission Zone (ZBE) project aimed at restricting traffic in the city center.

Orihuela Finally Moves Forward with it’s Low Emission Zone

03/12/2025

Torrevieja is starting the new year in style! The January–April 2026 cultural program is packed with over 50 unforgettable events that promise to delight audiences of all ages.

Ring in 2026 with Torrevieja’s Spectacular Cultural Season!

03/12/2025

Benejúzar’s “Charity Santa Ride ‘No Child Without a Toy’ on December...

03/12/2025

With the increased audience size we have been able to make two charitable donations, namely 3,000€ to AFEMAR, a local charity which works in the area of mental health and 500€ to HSC an association which supports families coping with a rare congenital disease.

New Theatre, Same Magic: ADAPT’s Panto Triumph in San Pedro

03/12/2025

Illegal Workshop Found Just a Few Meters From the Lagunas de...

03/12/2025

The Christmas season is generally a time of busyness. There are Carol services galore by various groups on street corners, in bars, markets and a myriad of venues, all sharing their wonderful singing talents for us all to enjoy. There are various markets and craft stalls here, there and everywhere to buy that special handmade card or gift.

Cornerstone Pentecostal Evangelical Church Christmas Season

03/12/2025

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre runs entirely on donations, volunteer work and the efforts of Rod and Susan, who have dedicated nearly two decades to rescuing animals from neglect, abandonment and abuse.

Rod Weeding Builds Second Hay Barn to Support Expanding Rescue Work

03/12/2025

Latest News from the UK and Ireland

The UK has imposed an immediate ban on pork imports from Spain following the first detection of African swine fever in over three decades.

UK BANS Spanish Pork After First African Swine Fever Cases in...

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The UK has imposed an immediate ban on pork imports from Spain following the first detection of African swine fever in over three decades. Defra...

The Belfast shipyard owned by Harland & Wolff will not be ready to begin work on a major £1.6 billion Ministry of Defence contract until the middle of 2026, according to the UK head of its new parent company.

Harland & Wolff’s Belfast Shipyard Delayed, Royal Navy Ship Build Moves...

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The Belfast shipyard owned by Harland & Wolff will not be ready to begin work on a major £1.6 billion Ministry of Defence contract...

Ever wonder what actually happens to that old hoodie or pair of jeans you drop in a charity bin? Think it’s helping someone in need nearby? Think again.

Irish Clothes Banks Under Scrutiny: The Murky Path of Donated Clothing

24/11/2025

If Labour remains in government after the upcoming general election, the 2030 ban will mark one of the most significant shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) the UK has ever undertaken. If not, the date could once again be up for negotiation.

UK to Enforce Full Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars...

24/11/2025

The BBC is a much loved institution and millions of people worldwide look upon it as gospel when it comes to presenting truthful news.

BBC’S REPUTATION ‘ON THE LINE’

18/11/2025

UK BANS Spanish Pork After First African Swine Fever Cases in...

Staff Reporter - 02/12/2025 0

The UK has imposed an immediate ban on pork imports from Spain following the first detection of African swine fever in over three decades. Defra...

Harland & Wolff’s Belfast Shipyard Delayed, Royal Navy Ship Build Moves...

Staff Reporter - 24/11/2025 0

The Belfast shipyard owned by Harland & Wolff will not be ready to begin work on a major £1.6 billion Ministry of Defence contract...

Irish Clothes Banks Under Scrutiny: The Murky Path of Donated Clothing

24/11/2025

UK to Enforce Full Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars...

24/11/2025

BBC’S REPUTATION ‘ON THE LINE’

18/11/2025

The introduction of the VLS-TS reflects France’s broader efforts to attract and better manage long-term visitors, including retirees, family members, and extended-stay tourists.

Long-Stay Freedom: France’s Visa Innovation and What It Means for Spain

04/11/2025

For Spain, this contest is about much more than prestige. After a year of rebuilding under new technical direction, the fixture against Ireland A provides a vital benchmark for the team’s progress and depth ahead of the next Rugby Europe Championship.

Spain Gears Up to Host Ireland ‘A’ in Showcase Rugby Encounter

04/11/2025

Today, Tuesday 4 November, the World Travel Market (WTM) opened in London — the tourism industry’s equivalent of the Champions League final — a crucial showcase for a sector that represents more than 15% of Alicante’s GDP

Alicante Aims Higher in the UK Market as World Travel Market...

04/11/2025

The course promises a rich, engaging, and educational experience, blending history, linguistics, and culture to bring the spirit of the Nile to Torrevieja.

Torrevieja UNED Brings the Spirit of the Nile in November Course

01/11/2025

Maria Wilson with her husband and son as she receives her BEM from the British Ambassador Sir Alex Ellis

Maria Wilson in the pink as she finally gets her BEM

17/10/2025

Everything centered from or around the fire; overseen by Bean an Tidgh.

Finally ‘letting the fire go out …’

04/10/2025

From a business perspective, the market for pool technology in Australia is booming. With over 1.2 million residential pools nationwide, Australians are investing heavily in tech-driven solutions that save both time and resources.

Aiper Store Australia: Pool Skimmers Changing the Way We Swim

30/09/2025

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